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M1.4 Depth: 15.9 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Maciano, Emilia-Romagna (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 12:09:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2026 at 12:09 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Maciano, Emilia-Romagna (Italy). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: 45 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
15.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 12:09:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Emilia-Romagna
City
Maciano
County
Rimini
Village
Maciano
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.81700, 12.30850
Temperature
29.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.9 km
Shallow
15.9 km
15.9 km — deeper than the regional average (12.6 km)
Regional average: 12.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 376 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy

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